Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The otolaryngology training program at Cleveland Clinic provides comprehensive training in all aspects of ENT. We have engaged staff and residents who promote an excellent environment for learning. We have a wide variety of specialty trained staff to work with the residents in the clinic and OR. Our graduates can practice comprehensive otolaryngology at a high level or be competitive for the fellowship of their choice. Cleveland is an easy place to live with a high quality of life.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
3
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1968280C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
240
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
12
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2803822085
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
8
8
Program Director
First Name
Alan
Middle Name
H
Last Name
Kominsky
Degrees
MD
Address
Cleveland Clinic
Head & Neck Inst A71
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.620521 41.503036)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Christine
Last Name
Fleckenstein
Address
Cleveland Clinic
Head & Neck Inst A71
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.620521 41.503036)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
26.70
% Male
73.20
Total Physician
27
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $63,457 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $65,596 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $67,715 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $70,364 | 15 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $72,709 | 15 | 999 |
Total Positions
19
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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